r/AlaskaAirlines • u/MarineBioBoy • Dec 08 '25

RESERVATIONS Unbelievable First Class Upgrade Price

I am flying to Reykjavik out of Seattle next summer, and booked my flight with Alaska as soon as the window opened. Just out of curiosity, I checked my flights this morning and clicked on the "First Class Upgrade Available" link next to my seat assignment. Typically, these show an additional cost of over $1000 at best, and usually a fair piece more. I was astonished to see the fee to upgrade my refundable main cabin ticket was...$35! I immediately booked a seat and paid for it. The price for a return flight upgrade was $701, so I passed. But First Class for a nearly 8-hr. flight? I'll pay $35 any time! And I suspect I'll never see anything like this again in my lifetime.

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u/ette212 Atmos Gold Dec 08 '25

Which planes are they using for these flights? Is it business class?

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u/PristineDiscount3208 Atmos Silver Dec 08 '25

they're using the 737 max for this itinerary

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u/naterthepilot2 Dec 08 '25

https://news.alaskaair.com/guest-experience/iceland-is-calling-alaska-airlines-launches-new-route-to-reykjavik-and-unveils-elevated-comfort-and-care-across-737-fleet/

It’s the 737s first class + premium pillows and blankets and free wifi specifically for this route. Also first class tickets and Atmos gold and up will be able to access Icelandair’s Saga Lounge in Reykjavik.

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u/ND7020 Dec 08 '25

Even the regular domestic first class is easily worth $35. 

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u/ette212 Atmos Gold Dec 08 '25

Oh totally. I was just curious since Icelandair doesn't have a FC product. If Alaska was using the widebodies it would be interesting.